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[alt_sirius]

Will's taken a turn for the worse.

We couldn't have a fire all yesterday of course, because of MLE all over the village. I cast warming charms on the room but they had to be refreshed every so often. And last night especially with the Dementors patrolling, it got really cold.

I changed form and Frank and me put Will under the blankets with us to keep him warm, but this morning his cough is worse. I know you probably can't come down but - what should we do?

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[alt_poppy]

Oh, Sirius.

No, you're quite right. I can't come: I've a ward full of children here with post-Hogsmeade symptoms. Most of it's not serious at all, of course, but there are a few who are suffering very low spirits, who really mustn't be left.

And Carrow is still here, though I intend to discharge him today to be free of him. Not that he's in a stable frame of mind. At all. And his aches will no doubt aggravate his disposition. But I've done everything I'm willing to do and then some. He's his own trouble from here out.

But this all means that I've a great many witnesses should I suddenly disappear for several hours. I simply can't do it this morning. I hope that I could come tonight after lights out, but I dislike leaving you to the weather.

I suppose it's not safe yet to light a fire, is it? MLE may well have lingered here and there, if they do truly think Snape and Macnair are about.

I do have some things that might help you, though. I could bundle them up and place them in one of the tunnel heads if one of you could come get them. I'm not sure it's at all wise for one of us to trundle out to the willow in full daylight. There are far too many eyes in this castle to make that a safe choice. What do you recommend?

[alt_sirius]

The shops are open. I could Polyjuice myself long enough to get into Honeyduke's.

Leave the bundle at the tunnel behind the one-eyed witch, all right? And I'll come get it from there. Detailed notes, please - I've no gift for Healing!

Does it - I mean, I know he's contagious, but would it make sense for Frank to take him back to Moddey Dhoo right off, and quarantine him there? At least he'd be more comfortable.

[alt_poppy]

Are the symptoms truly worsening? Sometimes things seem terrifying at night that are not so severe after breakfast.

I'm torn, honestly. I think there's a risk in Apparating with a sick infant. It's an undoubted strain on the heart, which is already compromised, and with his pneumonia, I just distrust it.

On the other hand, it may honestly be your only hope if you cannot keep your lodgings warm enough. And with my hands tied as they are, he'd certainly get more attentive care from Stephen.

It's your call, Sirius, and I trust you and Frank to make it.

I will go ahead and place this care package in the tunnel for you. If you are staying behind, you may find its contents helpful for your own use.

[alt_sirius]

I'll see what Frank thinks. I haven't said anything to him because I don't want to influence his opinion about Will's condition.

Merlin. I dunno. But at least getting the supplies will give us options. I'll just tell Frank and then I'm on my way.